Walnut & Cranberry Spinach Salad
We used to loooooove eating a hot spinach salad that was loaded with bacon and more importantly, bacon fat. Just thinking about it makes me salivate so I… Read More »
Spinach & Grilled Portabella Fajitas
Chicken fajitas are one of my favorite TexMex dishes so I knew I would have to find a way to enjoy a Mostly Meatless version of them. I… Read More »
Grilled Vegetable Paninis
I used to think that if you wanted a tasty and filling hot sandwich without meat then you were limited to grilled cheese. Luckily that is not the… Read More »
Green Bean Almondine
When I was a full time carnivore my go to green bean dish involved canned green beans, bacon, bacon grease and onions. I’m not going to lie and… Read More »
Stuffed Summer Squash
Stuffed squash is a great marriage of nutrients and flavor. It makes a great side to many entrees both with meat and without. They also reheat very well… Read More »
Tortilla Soup
Tortilla soup is another TexMex staple. While it’s normally chock-full of shredded chicken, the real key to a good batch is the interplay between the spicy tomato broth… Read More »
Apple & Cabbage Slaw
While apple slaw isn’t exactly innovative it is still is a great way to incorporate more fruit into your diet. This is a zippy, crisp slaw that goes… Read More »
Pasta Salad
In my meat-eating past, pasta salad ALWAYS featured chicken. It was my go to recipe for leftover chicken whether it was grilled, baked or sauteed. I was skeptical… Read More »
Mushroom & Spinach Enchiladas
Enchiladas are another TexMex staple and it is relatively easy to find meatless ones in restaurants. The trick though is to try to make them healthier while still… Read More »
Vegetable Kabobs
Kabob or Kebab… From the limited research I did I gathered that a kebab is the legitimate spelling (based on Arabic) and literally translates to roasted meat. Since… Read More »
Cucumber & Orange Salad with Cashew Vinaigrette
This is a refreshing and healthy salad or side dish with bright, clean flavors that is high in vitamin C. It will stand up to strong and exotic… Read More »
Mango Salsa
Mangoes are tough little buggers to remove the flesh from the pit but it’s well worth it for this sweet side dish. It works great as a topping… Read More »
